Karaikal
District in Puducherry
Karaikal is a district in Puducherry with a population of 2 Lakh spread across 160 sq km. Its literacy rate of 77.4% is above the state average of 76.6% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 1,047 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 1,032.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 59.0% | 55.3% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 19.5% | 14.9% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 100.0% | 96.5% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 968.957 | 969.307 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 7 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 54.3% | 71.6% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | — | — | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 12.3% | 12.4% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 23 | 18 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Karaikal district?
Karaikal has a population of 2 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 1,248 people per sq km across 160 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Karaikal?
Karaikal has a literacy rate of 77.4%, which is above the Puducherry average of 76.6% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Karaikal compare to Puducherry?
Karaikal has a sex ratio of 1,047 (above state average of 1,032) and a literacy rate of 77.4% (above state average of 76.6%).
What data sources are used for Karaikal?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.